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AJ07 KDX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,845 mi
Last recorded156,845 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 KDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 156,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front indicators slight discoloured

Gearbox mounting defective main sub frame bush for lower dog mount rubber deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear tail light unit partly inop

various light corrosion on inner sills and rear suspension

Pass 13 Dec 2023 145,265 miles

both front tyres worn on edges advice replaced

rear subframe and lower arms heavily corroded and soft

Fail 12 Dec 2023 145,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges advice replaced

rear subframe and lower arms heavily corroded and soft

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,363 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting

main dog mount bush stating to perish

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion advice changed

rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 139,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking at nearside of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting

main dog mount bush stating to perish

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion advice changed

rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm bushes slight splitting

Fail 25 Nov 2021 132,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm bushes slight splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2020 126,189 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low, approx. 2mm, advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,185 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded @ rear brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre worn through to inner reinforcing has been running soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low, approx. 2mm, advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside rear brake pipe and flexi mounting corroded off (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake calliper lever arm, not returning to stop

nearside rear parking brake performance low

Pass 8 Jun 2019 116,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,756 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Rear sub frame heavily corroded and soft

Fail 1 Jun 2018 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Rear sub frame heavily corroded and soft

Pass 29 May 2017 95,083 miles

brake pipes corroding under covering

Fail 27 May 2017 95,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding under covering

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,596 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 80,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 63,110 miles

rear discs faces corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,027 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,187 miles

Front brake discs starting to become corroded.

O/S/R brake loks as though it may have been hot,should be kept under observation.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sump tray loose

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise light scoring on ft brake discs

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AJ07 KDX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ07 KDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ07 KDX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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